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What goes on my front rack?

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I just picked up a front rack for my Buddy International from the scooter shop around the corner that was going out of business ($45!)

So now I need to figure out what to put on that rack: Roll bag? Milk crate? Wire basket? Child seat? I'm open to suggestions.

If nothing else, I upped my "bling" factor, but I'd like to make it functional as well.
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Hmmm... A roll bag would be a good option. Would look pretty smart, too.

I figured it was perfect for bringing home 12-packs of soda. A couple of bungee cords and you're good to go! That's what I was gonna use mine for. :)
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Meresankh wrote:Hmmm... A roll bag would be a good option. Would look pretty smart, too.

I figured it was perfect for bringing home 12-packs of soda. A couple of bungee cords and you're good to go! That's what I was gonna use mine for. :)
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2 6-packs.
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Anything you can fit on there! I've carried everything from a few 12 packs to an entire Ikea bookshelf (flat packed of course) home on my Stella's front rack. Everyone loves a good rack that's well stacked :wink:
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I would attach a child safety seat, purely for the reactions that it would get from people.
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TVB wrote:I would attach a child safety seat, purely for the reactions that it would get from people.
Ha! good idea TVB. And to finish off the onlookers with a mild heart attack why not put a realistic baby in that seat.I know how evil,I love it! :twisted:
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Post by DubSea Scoots »

I've been thinking the same thing! Maybe a car seat with my cat strapped in? Now I just need to find some kitty-goggles... :wink:

If that's too crazy, I'm a fan of the roll bag.
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I don't carry anything unless I'm carrying something. It is a bit weird. that thing is always point straight ahead even if you turn. I find stuff on it distracting. So when I need it, I use it when I don't, it's folded up :)
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hipnerd wrote:So now I need to figure out what to put on that rack: Roll bag? Milk crate? Wire basket? Child seat? I'm open to suggestions.



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I carried a personal watermelon on mine the other day, sitting in a half box, and secured with a cargo net. :P
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I have a small black roll bag on mine, looks really nice.
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BuddyLicious wrote:
TVB wrote:I would attach a child safety seat, purely for the reactions that it would get from people.
Ha! good idea TVB. And to finish off the onlookers with a mild heart attack why not put a realistic baby in that seat.I know how evil,I love it! :twisted:
Too good to pass up. Making a trip to the flea market / thrift store tomorrow. May mount a camera in with the baby to get reactions...
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I'm leaning towards the Small Brown Prima Roll Bag. I just wish it wasn't so %$#^ expensive.

I have the St. Tropez with the "officially flismy" matching topcase.
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I keep it empty unless I need it. I keep a rats nest of bungee nets & cords in my pet carrier for those occasions.
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I put a couple of mirrors and running lights to Mod out my scooter. Otherwise I'm with the others and only use it when needed.
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Dibber wrote:I put a couple of mirrors and running lights to Mod out my scooter. Otherwise I'm with the others and only use it when needed.
I'm having trouble picturing how mirrors/lights would be mounted to the rack. I'm leaning towards getting the roll bag because I can take it off when not in use.
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Some mirror stems and light kits are meant to clamp to a bar (or the rack tubing) rather than thread in.
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polianarchy wrote:I keep it empty unless I need it. I keep a rats nest of bungee nets & cords in my pet carrier for those occasions.
I put each bungie cord in it's own ziplock snack bag, and the cargo net in a ziplock sandwich bag. Might be a little anal, but on the other hand you can grab one when you need one, without grabbing a bunch of others at the same time. :wink:
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michelle_7728 wrote:
polianarchy wrote:I keep it empty unless I need it. I keep a rats nest of bungee nets & cords in my pet carrier for those occasions.
I put each bungie cord in it's own ziplock snack bag, and the cargo net in a ziplock sandwich bag. Might be a little anal, but on the other hand you can grab one when you need one, without grabbing a bunch of others at the same time. :wink:
I have a length of velcro that I wrap around all my bungees and keep them in the pet carrier. When I want to use the front rack, the velcro goes around the rack to hold it open, then I place whatever I've carrying and bungee it in place. The velcro to hold the rack open is a must IMO.
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the tactical bailout fits nicely on the front. A great way to carry small tools and fluid bottles on road trips.
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I found this:

http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Customi ... g/36431760

It's pretty cool, if a little pricey.
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